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View synonyms for volar
volar
1[ voh-ler ]
adjective
- of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.
volar
2[ voh-ler ]
adjective
- pertaining to or used for flight.
volar
/ ˈvəʊlə /
adjective
- anatomy of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of volar1
C19: from Latin vola hollow of the hand, palm, sole of the foot
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Example Sentences
There is volar flexion of the phalanges when the subject is at rest.
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Volar flexion of the phalanges relieves tension on the parts; therefore, this position is assumed while the subject is at rest.
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Volar flexion in a sufficient degree to relax the inflamed structures is always evident.
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In other subjects, while able to stand and walk, great difficulty is experienced because of volar flexion of the phalanges.
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Pressure on the navicular bone is diminished and tension on the flexor tendon is relieved by even slight volar flexion.
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